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Optimal Annuitization with Incomplete Annuity Markets and Background Risk During Retirement

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  • Peijnenburg, J.M.J.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

  • Nijman, T.E.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

  • Werker, B.J.M.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

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  • Peijnenburg, J.M.J. & Nijman, T.E. & Werker, B.J.M., 2010. "Optimal Annuitization with Incomplete Annuity Markets and Background Risk During Retirement," Other publications TiSEM 0b8e2130-a64a-48c1-97d6-8, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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